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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 189.10 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 189.10 and 100.28 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 189.10 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/189.10 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 189.10 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 18,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962.95/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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